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Iran Visa Information
All foreign visitors require a visa to enter Iran except for citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Bolivia, Slovenia and Turkey. If you plan to visit Iran for less than 30 days and would like to get a tourist visa, the nationals of 50 countries holding an ordinary passport, visiting mainland Iran can obtain their 30 days tourist visa upon arrival. This list of countries not needing a visa is subject to change, please [...]

Level of Difficulty for trekking
In order to give you an indication of the difficulty of our trips, we have graded our adventures into four categories: Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Strenuous. We take many factors into consideration in these gradings, including distances covered, terrain, altitude, weather conditions and vehicle support.
Easy: Suitable for most people in good health. These trips generally include short days with around 2–3 hours of activity on good paths and at low altitudes.
Moderate: A reasonable [...]

Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is compulsory on all Adventure Iran trips and is a condition of booking with Adventure Iran. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. This will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with Adventure Iran but also covers [...]

How to Book
Please read the following before you book a trip with Adventure Iran
If you have any questions regarding how to book, how your trip will be organised or what is included in the services provided by Adventure Iran, do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that our trips are by nature active and often in remote areas. It is therefore very important that you understand exactly what is involved and are confident that you [...]

Step 3: Review Terms and conditions
Travel Terms and Conditions
RESERVATION INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS: A non-refundable deposit of €250 Euros is required at the time of trip reservation, in order to secure a space. A detailed itinerary, along with pre-departure, final balance, and "what to bring" information will be e-mailed to you upon receipt of your deposit. Rendezvous instructions and final trip details will be sent about 2 weeks before departure. The balance is due 60 days [...]

Step 4: Making Reservations and/or Booking with us.
If the trip that you need is more than 60 days in the future you can make a reservation by paying a non refundable deposit. On the other hand if the desired trip is less than 60 days away you need to book and pay the full amount. If you wish us to get your visa, then getting the visa form to us quickly is important because getting a [...]

Step 6: Payment Terms and confirmation
Please note that Full payments need to be made 60 days prior to the start of the tour. They should be accompanied by faxing the following signed documents: The trip reservation form and confidential medical report for those over 60.
Please remember to bring the original signed forms with you to Iran.
Prices are quoted in Euros and must be made in € Euros.
Methods of Payment
there are 2 options:
Option [...]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
General FAQs of Iran: Most populare common asked questions
Visa FAQs : Issuing about the visa for Iran is the main and first gate for traveling to Iran and we highly recomend you to read the answered question before making your booking with Adventure Iran.
Adventure Iran Booking: There are many questions regarding to book your trip to Iran with Adventure Iran. We provided most of popular answers and you can find via this [...]

What Gear and Equipment to bring?
When going on a trekking, mountaineering, skiing, mountain biking and exploration trips, it is very important to take the right clothes and equipment. The following information is a guideline on things to pack in order to make your travel experience a more enjoyable one. Of course this information can be adapted where necessary according to your own travel and outdoor experience.
This is just a checklist. We are not asking [...]

Service Levels
Every Adventure Iran trip has a Service Level to explain what we provide generally in our tours. Whether your adventure requires highly comfort levels or just the essentials, we have a different level of service to match your needs.
Basic - For travellers on a budget
Adventure Iran Basic trips are designed for travellers traveling on budget. Basic trips keep things simple to give you amazing experiences at a great price.
Excellent value, amazing [...]

The countries list for visa on arrival
Nationalities of the following countries holding ordinary passports and wishing to visit Iran mainland, can obtain a 30 days tourist visa upon arrival at the airports listed bellow.
The list of Iran visa on arrival countries:
Albania
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belguim
Bosnia [...]

Adventure Iran Bank Details
A deposit of € 200 per person, including sending a copy of travellers passport are mandatory to secure your space. The down payment for your tour should be transferred to the following bank details. In case of any problem you can contact our representative directly.The remaining balance is payable in cash (USD or Euro) in our office in Tehran.
Important note: Please do NOT mention the name "IRAN" when transferring money otherwise it is [...]

This information is intended for the American, British (UK) and Canadian nationals only
According to the rules and regulations of Iran, visa procedure for the above passport holders is different with other nationalities. They need to be on a tour with an authorised guide and must apply for visa via a registered travel agency. Their tour guide must be with them from the entry point to Iran until the departure. This means that they can NOT travel independently. It is recommended to [...]

What is visa reference number/code, visa stamp, visa insurance?
Visa reference number:
Visa reference number, visa code, visa authorization or visa invitation are all the same. An Iranian authorized travel and tour company should apply for your visa reference number, in order to do this you need to fill in the related form on our website and provide us with your passport details. Once we receive the information we apply online to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to get your [...]

Documents for visa collection from IRAN embassy/consulate
Once we send you the authorization code you need the following documents to get your visa:
Visa application form
Your passport
Visa fee
Visa insurance fee
Photos
Copy of your travel insurance
Some consulates may have different requirements, please check beforehand!
The return time of your visa (stamped in your passport) to your home address is usually within a week but can take longer. Visiting the embassy personally might speed up the process. Some [...]

visa application process via Adventure Iran:
If you plan to book a tour with Adventure Iran for the whole duration of your trip, tick VISA INVITATION REQUEST box in your booking form at the time of booking the tour. This will enable us to apply for your visa when your booking is confirmed. When we receive your booking you will receive a user name and password to log in to our website to complete the required information and/or upload further documents regarding [...]

Iran visa FAQs
Do I need a visa to travel toIran? All foreign visitors require a valid visa to enter Iran except for citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Bolivia, Slovenia, Malaysia and Turkey. This list is subject to change, please make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of six months.
Can I get entry visa to Iran? Holders of normal passports traveling as a tourist can obtain a visa on arrival (under certain conditions) for a maximum stay of [...]

Money and Currency
The most popular currencies that are being exchanged in Iran are USD and Euro’s. The easiest way to change money is at an official money- exchange office.
What currencies does Adventure Iran accept?
Adventure Iran accepts US $ and Euro’s.
Currency: The Iranian currency is the Rial. The most flexible currency to take is the US dollar and Euro. Credit card and travellers cheques are not accepted, only cash to be taken. At Tehran [...]

Holiday
There are special days in a year where the country goes on a holiday and the work will get postponed until the holiday or national events are finished.
In the Persian New year (18th March- 3rd of April) is a national holiday.
You can find more information on the Iranian national holidays from the link below:
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/iran/
For more information and details :
Calendar for Year 2018 (Iran)
January
February
March
Mo
Tu
We [...]

Health and Insurance
Health: At the time of going to press visitors to Iran do not require any mandatory vaccinations, however the health authorities suggest you consider vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio, Meninogococcal Meningitis. We recommended that you check with your doctor and official health advisory services for more specific advice or if you have any other concerns before travelling.

Internet on holiday
Free internet and WIFI in Iran
It is available in most hotels, coffee shops & restaurants.So you can access free internet in most places of main cities, but some hotels probably will charge 1$ for an hour. Some guest houses provide free internet for their guests.

Food and Drink
Can I drink alcohol in Iran? According to Iran's Islamic law alcohol is prohibited for Muslims. Non Muslims such as the Christian Armenian community are permitted to produce alcohol for their own personal consumption. Western visitors are not banned from drinking alcohol but should be careful about who they are offered alcohol by and should be sensitive about where it is consumed. Alcohol is not available in shops and restaurants.
Is Iranian food hot and [...]

Social Codes for Prospective Visitors to Iran
For those who are planning to visit Iran here are some of the social codes which may be of interest to them:
Shaking hands with the opposite sex is not common. If you are a man you may shake a woman's hand only if she offers it to you.
Men embrace men and women embrace women for the greeting. Opposite sexes do not embrace each other in public.
A minimally accepted [...]

Dress code
Dress Code for Men in Iran
Shorts, T-shirts and ties are not worn in public. In private quite different though. It really depends on the destination and purpose of your trip. When dealing with government agencies, schools, embassies, and the like, obeying the rules is highly recommended.
Long trousers (no shorts!)
Avoid extreme short sleeve
Dress Code for Women in Iran
Head and hair must be covered. Wear long and loose pants and shirts (avoid leggings). There are some minimum requirements [...]

Safety in Iran
Opposed to general misconception Iran is a relatively safe country for tourists & travellers. However, like everywhere else in the world, It is good to take some general precautions.Pickpocketing might happen so watch your wallet and valuable goods. Robberies and assaults are rare, but not unheard of. Travellers have hitchhiked across deserts, stayed in the homes of strangers and left bags in restaurants and cafes without any problem. Tourists are advised to avoid boarder to [...]

General fact for traveling to Iran
Safety in Iran
.Dress code
Money and Currency
Weekend and National holidays
Health and Insurance
Internet on holiday
Food and Drink
Social Codes for Prospective Visitors to Iran

General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Why should I travel with Adventure Iran?
We are passionate adventure travelers ourselves. We've spent our lives roaming the country and other parts of the globe in search of interesting trips and memorable experiences. Now we would like to show you our part of the world in a way different than offered by any one else.
Adventure Iran trips are built for small groups, with a maximum of 14 travelers on each trip. [...]

Dress code for Iran tours
Dress Code for Men in Iran
Shorts, T-shirts and ties are not worn in public. In private quite different though. It really depends on the destination and purpose of your trip. When dealing with government agencies, schools, embassies, and the like, obeying the rules is highly recommended.
Long trousers (no shorts!)
Avoid extreme short sleeve
Dress Code for Women in Iran
Head and hair must be covered. Wear long and loose pants [...]